----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Dear Suzy, I don't know if this counts as historical fiction, but nineteenth century French writer, Emile Zola wrote a novel called "L'Oeuvre," (English translation, "The Masterpiece," written circa 1880). It is fiction, but it is said that the protagonist (the painter) was a composite sketch of a number of the artists that Zola knew (Cezanne. Manet, etc.). It also is said that Cezanne stopped talking to Zola because of the publication of this book. It is an interesting book, although a bit over dramatic at times. I hope this helps. Bonne chance. Sincerely, Sandra Rothenberg "Westenkirchner, Suzy" wrote: > I have patron who is interested in locating historical fiction books on > material ranging from art, artists, and art history during the 19th century, > particularly French 19th century. > > Any assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Merci Beaucoup > > Suzy Westenkirchner > Library Services - Florida Gulf Coast University > 941-590-7661 or [log in to unmask] > There is a fine line between art & life. > > __________________________________________________________________ > Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] > Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) > to [log in to unmask] > ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: > http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html > Questions may be addressed to list owner (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask] __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]